2025 Sale Date: Friday, September 12
Ohio Selected Jug Sale attains second highest gross ever
Friday, September 13, 2024 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – The Ohio Selected Jug Sale enjoyed another robust session of active bidding, which led to the second highest gross in the sale’s history.
The loftiest price for a yearling sold was by Rose Run Farm’s Hip# 208, Rose Run Butler for $140,000. A sharp colt by top sire Downbytheseaside, he was purchased by Dana Parham’s Odds On Racing.
Elated over their first ever sale-topping yearling, Rose Run Farm owner Arch Yoder was quick to credit is right-hand man Marlin Miller with the striking appearance and excellent condition that his yearlings are known for.
“I have trainers from all over Ohio tell me to ‘make sure I keep Marlin around.’ He does a great job prepping our yearlings,” Yoder noted. “We have a nice sized crew for the sale, but back home it’s just me and Marlin doing all the work.”
Ohio Harness Horse Breeders president Senena Esty was pleased with the sale overall, and how her consignment was accepted by the buyers.
“We had a great sale, which was well attended and the crowd stayed strong through to the end. All the consignors that I have spoken to were happy with the results,” Esty stated.
“With all eyes on the Delaware County Fair and the Little Brown Jug this week, the strength of our Buckeye State program will be on full display as 90 percent of the races are filled with Ohio breds. It really is our time to shine, nationwide.”
Overall the gross sales totaled $8,010,500 for 269 yearlings sold, resulting in an average of $29,779 per horse. This was a slight 3 percent decrease from last year’s record-setting auction, but was up 10 percent on gross and 6 percent on average over the 2022 auction. The median was $23,000.
The sale is conducted by the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale Company, and general manager Bruce Brinkerhoff was very satisfied with the strength of the sale, and noted, “It’s the second highest gross in the 30-plus year history of the sale, and the second time we grossed over eight million. The Ohio breeders and consignors have continued to improve their products and it has shown in the auction ring and out on the racetrack.”
Looking at the numbers more closely, for the fourth consecutive year the highest average price for all pacing sires was garnered by Downbytheseaside at $51,560 for 25 sold.
The highest priced pacing filly came from Midland Acres, who also stands first crop sire Summa Cum Laude. His daughter, Hip# 53 Im’a Sight To See, brought $130,000 from purchaser Jeff Berger. Summa Cum Laude led all sires in gross sales with $1.47 million for 52 sold resulting in an average of $28,327. Pacing fillies led the divisional averages with $31,133 for 60 sold.
First crop sire In Range led the trotting ranks (for stallions with more than five sold) with an average of $39,760 for 25 sold.
The highest priced trotter in the auction was Hip#180 Buckeye Triumphs, a Triumphant Caviar colt consigned by Double Spring Farm, who was purchased by Chris Beaver for $120,000.
An In Range filly topped the trotting distaff section with Hip#66 Jelta bringing $110,000. The half-sister to World Champion Jet Hill was consigned by Trackside Farm and Martz Creek.
Midland Acres topped the consignor gross sales category with $1,291,000 in total for 51 sold. They were followed by Hickory Lane Farm with $1,047,000 (26) and Spring Haven Farm with $1,008,000 (36).
Rose Run Farm led the consignor average category at $47,412 for 17 sold. Weaver Standardbred Farm was second in consignor average (with more than five sold) with $42,286 for 14 sold, followed by Hickory Lane Farm at $40,269 for 26 sold.
Complete results, sales summaries and other important auction data is available on the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale website: https:// http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_sales_results_2024.php
Consignors ready for the Ohio Select Sale
Thursday, September 12, 2024 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – With the Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale less than 24 hours away, the consignors were busy showing their ‘wares’ to horse people in advance of Friday’s (Sept. 13) sale.
While the sale is conducted by the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Co., the auction is owned by the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders, a consortium of about a dozen Buckeye State nurseries that send their products to this marketplace each autumn. Thursday (Sept. 12) is ‘show day’ and the floors and aisles of the barns at Pickaway Ag Center in Circleville, Ohio were bustling with activity.
“We are super excited about the sale,” noted first-year president of the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Senena Esty exclaimed. In between answering questions from prospective purchasers and combing manes and tails, Esty is a hands-on farm owner, manager and leading consignor.
“There has been a lot of interest with a strong turnout at the various farms to do previews. We like the traffic so far,” Esty stated.
“Ohio is number one in North America for racing opportunities. We have the Ohio Sire Stakes, the Buckeye Stallion Series and 66 County Fairs, so the program could not be any stronger.”
Of course horse people need a place to acquire such performers and the Ohio Selected Jug Sale has been the benchmark for success in the Buckeye State.
In addition to a vast group of ‘first foals’ from the mares, many of Friday’s offerings are brothers or sisters to world champions. Graduates of this sale are at the top, or near the top of every division of the Ohio Sire Stakes standings for 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers.
The sale begins at 10 am. Prospective purchasers can bid online by registering at:
https://cci.auction/orgs/77/auctions/4265
For more information, please visit: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/sale-roster/ or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_video_sort_2024.php
Ohio Selected Jug Sale key to success in the Buckeye State
Monday, September 9, 2024 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
(Conrad photos)
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – The Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale is this Friday (September 13) at the Pickaway Ag Center, Circleville, Ohio, which means that the focus of many of the Buckeye state’s Standardbred owners and trainers has turned to a search for the next champion harness horse.
There are 277 yearlings cataloged, and the auction will get underway at 10 am on September 13 with a special Show Day on Thursday (Sept. 12). As always, the sales company and breeders will provide complimentary food and refreshments from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, while prospective purchasers peruse the expansive offerings.
While the Ohio Super Night is still a month away, six of the eight divisions of the Ohio Sire Stakes are led by Ohio Selected Jug Sale alumnus. It’s easy to see why the astute horse people in Ohio make this sale their primary marketplace for future achievement.
TENNESSEE TOM 3,1:53f-’24 ($456,350), is a mountainous success story, having won his $300,000 freshmen final last season for trainer Ron Burke. This year at 3, he is well on his way to sophomore honors as he has captured four Ohio Sire Stakes events. The leading conditioner selected the son of Long Tom from this sale two years ago, paying just $26,000 for the half-million dollar earner. Dublin Valley Farm, Agent, will offer Hip # 55, who is an Uncle Peter half-sister to this Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year in 2023.
CLEVER CODY p,3,1:50.1f-’24 ($546,332) also calls the Ohio Selected Jug sale his alma mater, having been purchased by Dr. Ian Moore, et al, for $24,000. He is currently the leading point earner in the glamour boys division, and was consigned and sold by Marvin Raber Farm.
And success does not stop with the sophomores, as this year’s freshmen crop is chock full of Ohio Selected Jug Sale graduates.
Spring Haven Farm consigned and sold the leading OHSS point earning 2-year-old pacing colt RICK WINK 2,1:51.4h-’24 ($171,700) who is undefeated in six starts this season.
Another streaking star is SWINGTOWN p,2,1:50.4f-’24 ($207,850) who won the Next Generation and four legs of the Ohio Sire Stakes. Steiner Stock Farm will offer Hip # 96, a Downbytheseaside full sister to Swingtown, who is also a three-quarter or half-sister to Captain Barbossa p,4,1:47.1 ($644,389) and Whichwaytothebeach p,1:48.4-’24 ($816,624).
On the freshmen trotting side of the ledger LT LOVERBOY 2,1:56.1f-’24 ($105,230) is the leading point earner for the boys. He was bred, raised and sold by Midland Acres, who will offer Hip # 222, his Ready For Moni half-brother.
Trotting distaffs are also well-represented in the 2-year-old division, with both top point earners claiming this sale as their rite of passage.
MOCHA HILL 2,1:55.1f-’24 ($148,917) was consigned and sold by Winterwood Farm, Agent; and ROSE RUN ALLISON 2,1:55.1f-’24 ($140,667) who hails from the Rose Run Farm nursery, and will sell Hip # 105, her Triumphant Caviar half-sister.
All the best Ohio-based stallions are represented at the sale, including (4 or more): Bit Of A Legend N (4), Catch The Fire (27), Creatine (10), Dancin Yankee (4), Downbytheseaside (25), Enterprise (5), Fear The Dragon (5), In Range (25), Lather Up (11), Long Tom (16), Marseille (4), Racing Hill (6), Ready For Moni (23), Summa Cum Laude (53), Triumphant Caviar (5), Uncle Peter (10), Volstead (4), Western Fame (4), and What The Hill (22).
Ohio Selected Jug Sale individuals with Grand Circuit pedigree highlights include:
Hip# 8, What The Hill full brother to World Champion THE MIGHTY HILL 4,1:51.4f ($451,055), consigned by Dublin Valley Farm, Agent.
Hip# 20, Fear The Dragon half-sister to World Champion ROSE RUN ZANE p,3,1:50.4f-’24 ($273,120), consigned by Rose Run Farm.
Hip# 30, Catch The Fire colt, first foal from a half-sister to World Champion FUNKNWAFFLES p,1:49.2f ($1,110,60), consigned by Trackside Farm, Agent.
Hip# 37, What The Hill full brother to SWINGINGSENORITA 3,1:54.1h ($334,092), consigned by Spring Haven Farm.
Hip# 51, Dancin Yankee dual-eligible half-sister to the fastest 2-year-old of all time SIPPINONSEAROC p,2,1:48.2-’24 ($126,000), consigned by Anvil and Lace Farm, Agent.
Hip# 66, In Range half-sister to World Champion JET HILL 3,1:51.4f ($546,525), consigned by Trackside Farm.
Hip# 93, Summa Cum Laude colt, and first living foal from a daughter of World Champion CAMILLE p,1:48.3f ($1,276,532), consigned by Midland Acres.
Hip# 104, Catch The Fire colt, first foal from a daughter of World Champion CAM’S VALENTINE p,1:52.3h ($384,954), consigned by Marvin Raber Farm.
Hip# 113, Summa Cum Laude three-quarter brother to World Champion HEY HEY MAMA p,3,1:49.3h ($159,935), consigned by LMN Bred Stables, Agent.
Hip# 117, Ready For Moni dual-eligible half-brother to top sire and World Champion UNCLE PETER 4,1:50.3f ($1,290,660), consigned by Winterwood Farm, Agent.
Hip # 124, Summa Cum Laude half-brother to 4 in 1:51.4 or faster, including SEAFIRE p,4,1:48f-‘24 ($246,460), consigned by Weaver Standardbred Farm.
Hip# 130, Dancin Yankee half-brother to BET YOU IM ROCKIN p,1:51f ($226,946), consigned by Cool Winds Farm.
Hip# 147, In Range half-sister to Dan Patch and World Champion IT’S ACADEMIC 1:50.1 ($2,544,333), consigned by Hickory Lane Horse Farm.
Hip# 186, Long Tom half-brother to 2-time Ohio Trotting Filly of the Year ROSE RUN YOLANDA 3,1:53f ($723,153), consigned by Rose Run Farm.
Hip# 273, full brother to HEARTOFCHEWBACCA p,3,1:48.4f($409,690), consigned by Spring Haven Farm, and much, much more.
For more information, please visit: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/sale-roster/ or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_video_sort_2024.php
THIS YEAR’S SALE DATE
Friday, September 13, 2024
Ohio Select Sale up nearly 11 percent
Friday, September 15, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – The Ohio Selected Jug Sale was a flurry of bidding activity, paving the way for the highest gross in the sale’s storied history, which enjoyed a double digit increase of 10.7 percent from last year’s auction. The sale also saw the highest priced yearling sold in the state of Ohio fetch $225,000 from Greg Luther.
The sale topper was HIP 106, a Catch The Fire half-brother to Captain Cowgirl p,3,1:49.3f ($600,579), named Catch The Cowboy. The handsome colt was bred and sold by Jeff and Senena Esty’s Spring Haven Farm, who themselves are perennial leaders in average and gross in Ohio Standardbred auctions. From the Western Hanover mare Rideintothesunset, this was also the dam’s most expensive yearling.
Overall the gross sales totaled $8,276,000 for 269 yearlings sold, resulting in an average of $30,766 per horse. This was a 9.4 percent increase from last year’s premier Ohio yearling auction. The median was $25,000.
President of the Ohio Breeders, Randy Haines was very pleased with the outcome, “This was a strong sale across all categories. It speaks volumes to the prominence of the Ohio program and people’s desire to be a part of it.”
The sale is conducted by the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale Company, and general manager Bruce Brinkerhoff was equally excited about the strength of the sale, “We are very thankful for the enthusiastic bidding from a deep contingent of buyers throughout the day. Our consignors have upped their game and continued to bring horses that are in great demand…and it shows with record gross, average, and the record priced horse.”
Looking at the numbers more closely, the highest average for pacing sires, for the third year in a row was dominated by Downbytheseaside at $50,968 for 31 sold. First crop sire Catch The Fire was second at $35,909 for 22 sold, followed by Lather Up with $34,000 for 8 sold.
On the Trotting side Triumphant Caviar had just five yearlings sold, but averaged $79,000. Much of that was on the strength of two six-figure yearlings, especially HIP 144, a full brother to 2-time Ohio Sire Stakes champion Rose Run Yolanda at $150,000, who was the highest priced trotting yearling sold. Both of those colts hailed from the Rose Run Farm consignment who sold 13 yearlings for a gross of $856,000 for a leading consignor average of $65,846.
While the stallion Volstead averaged $37,000 for six sold, Uncle Peter ($33,909 avg.; 22 sold) and What Hill ($31,632; 38) also led the trotting sires with greater numbers sold.
Spring Haven Farm topped the consignor gross sales category with $1,331,000 in total for 44 sold. They were followed by Dublin Valley Farms with $901,000 (38) and Midland Acres with $898,000 (36).
Archie Yoder’s Rose Run Farm also sold the highest priced pacing filly in the sale, HIP 36, a gorgeous Downbytheseaside filly that was purchased by Burke Racing for $140,000.
When available, complete results will be available on the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale website:
https://www.lexingtonselected.com/ohio_results2023/2023_results_day1.html
Consignor countdown at the Ohio Select Sale
Thursday, September 14, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – With the Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale less than 24 hours away, the consignors who know these colts and fillies best, weighed in on their selections on who may emerge from Friday’s (Sept. 15) sale as ‘the one to watch.’
Similar to the 1950s sitcom Father Knows Best, the hardworking men and women that breed, foal, raise and prepare these yearlings for auction often know the individuals best, and can offer sage advice as to why a particular yearling should be given another look.
While the sale is conducted by the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Co., the auction is owned by the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders, a consortium of about a dozen Buckeye State nurseries that send their wares to this marketplace each autumn.
“Business is good in Ohio,” noted Ohio Breeders president Randy Haines. “All the farms have been busy showing yearlings before the sale, and the strength of the Ohio program has put many of our stallions on North America’s leaderboard.”
Joe McClead, co-owner and manager of Sugar Valley Farms in Delaware, Ohio agrees. He noted, “Lather Up is currently the leading money-winning first crop sire of 2-year-old pacers in the country.”
McClead, who was recently elected as a director of the Hambletonian Society, also stands Downbytheseaside and is was the third leading sire in North America of both 2- and 3-year-old pacers in 2022. “This speaks volumes to the caliber of racing in Ohio,” the Delaware-native added.
Although money pays the bills, speed is also important to breeders and handicappers alike. In fact, an Ohio sire (or two) is listed in every age division on the North American (otherwise known as the world record) race records list for both trotting and pacing on a half-mile track.
In addition, nearly a dozen of those world champion performers have siblings selling in the sale. And because three of the five (that were sold at public auction) $300,000 Scarlet champions of 2023 were purchased at this sale, the Ohio Selected Jug Sale has emerged as the ‘go to’ sale for acquiring eventual Ohio Sire Stakes champion harness horses.
Because of this power, they come from far and wide to inspect, bid on and ultimately purchase an Ohio yearling. On hand for the show day was the multi-jurisdictional owner from New York, Adam Friedland. With his name on the registration of hundreds of Standardbreds, the astute Brooklynite is a one-third owner of recent 3yo Ohio champion trotter Grand Revival 3,1:53.1f-’23 ($251,007). Friedland put down his severely dog-eared catalog long enough to quip, “I’m out here to play the lottery known as the Ohio Select Sale!”
Buying unproven racehorses can be a tough game, and many will say that you must look at many, many yearlings before placing your first bid. While siblings to World Champions are easily identified by their impressive pedigree pages, the other attributes indicative of performance may not be so outwardly obvious. That’s where the people that know them best can come in very handy.
People often ask, ‘which one of these colts or fillies caught the eye of their breeder or farm manager?’ For that information, we went right to the horse’s mouth, so to speak. We asked the consignors, which in many cases, is also the breeder.
Senena Esty, who along with her husband Jeff, operate Spring Haven Farm have sold their fair share of Ohio champions. They are especially fond of their Downbytheseaside ¾ brother to Heart Of Chewbacca, HIP 142 Chewie By The Sea.
Spring Haven also sells the only foal by Muscle Diamond available anywhere, HIP 261. The Estys also like a trifecta of colts by Downbytheseaside (104, 116, 153).
The Estys are known throughout the industry for their quality care and excellent sale preparation. It seems that equine performers are not the only individuals to have graduated from their ‘college of knowledge.’
Enos Weaver unveiled his upstart consignment at this sale, Weaver Standardbreds. He and his wife Lexie have embarked on a new breeding and boarding operation that has encompassed sales representation. They have both worked with the Estys for the last decade.
“We bought a farm next to Jeff and Senena in Utica, which was also their former household,” Weaver noted. “Lexie and I are grateful for the opportunity to have learned from them, which has really helped us build our own business.”
The Weavers like HIP 252, a roan Downbytheseaside colt who is dual eligible.
Another new consignor that has been added to the mix is Spurwood Farms, led by the talented Kelsey Grose. Having worked with both Hickory Lane Farm and Spring Haven for the last decade, she took the plunge during the pandemic and bought a farm in Marysville and some broodmares to roam around it.
“We are very excited to be here. Ohio is the place to be and I am looking forward to growing our farm around the strong stakes and fair racing program,” the 30-something entrepreneur noted. Grose likes HIP 62, an Uncle Peter colt, first foal from a stakes winning Cash Hall mare.
Beth Yontz of Anvil and Lace Farm has been a part of the Ohio sales for decades, and finds HIP 42, aVolstead filly, first foal from a Muscle Hill mare; and HIP 249, an Enterprise filly from a full sister to Breeders Crown winner Winndevie, to her liking.
Dr. John Mossbarger of Midland Acres, the oldest continuously operated Standardbred nursery in the state, is proud that “the Ohio program is very active and been so productive for all the participating owners, trainers, drivers and caretakers.” Mossbarger has several on his ‘personal list’ that warrant additional interest, including, HIP 73, Long Tom colt; HIP 105, Fear The Dragon colt; and a pair of Bit Of A Legend A colts HIPS 107 & 263.
Mitch and Laura Nault of LMN Bred Stables really like HIP 96, DBSS filly, first foal from the family of NZ star Christian Cullen; and HIP 147, DBSS filly, first foal from Sweet Ace p,2,1:50.4f ($103,000).
Hickory Lane Farm’s farm and stallion manager, Brad Wallace, pointed to HIP 114, Uncle Peter first colt from a half-sister a World Champion; and HIP 253, What The Hill filly, first foal from Delcrest Magicstar 4,1:54.3f ($268,489).
Archie Yoder of Rose Run Farm fame exclaimed that HIP 36 is ‘must see TV’ as the Downbytheseaside filly is the ‘real deal.’
Dublin Valley Farms believes that HIP 80, Volstead filly from an active family, and HIP 235, full-sister to Iam Independent (third in OSS final), are ones to take a closer look at.
Al Manke of Steiner Stock Farm has high marks for HIP 152, DBSS colt from a 100% producer with four foals, with 2 in 1:49.2 or faster, including Jug winner Captain Barbossa.
Mark Adams’ Winterwood Farm is loaded with power, and highlighted HIPS 43 (DBSS filly); 133 full brother to Rumble Strips; 166 Catch The Fire filly from the family of Cheery Hello, first foal; and 226, a Long Tom colt from a family of Ohio champions.
Trackside Farm, a new member of the sale company conglomerate, will offer HIP 118, a full brother World Champion Jet Hill, and also likes HIP 27, Marseille colt; and HIP 258, a Full Count colt.
Cool Winds Farm touts: HIP 33, Long Tom colt, first foal from Kota’s Swan 3,1:54.2 ($232,000); HIP 185, DBSS colt, first foal from Acrobatta p,3,1:53.2h ; HIP 220, a flashy Dancin Yankee colt
Last, but certainly not least, Marvin Raber, a soft-spoken but astute horseman also reiterated the theme of the day, that ‘Ohio is the place to be.’ Raber had high praise for HIP 222, a fabulous looking What The Hill colt, first foal from BESSIE 1:53.3.f ($503,550).
The sale is held at the Pickaway Ag Center in Circleville, Ohio and begins at 10 am. Prospective purchasers can bid online by registering at:
https://cci.auction/orgs/77/auctions/3434
For more information, please visit: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/sale-roster/ or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_video_sort_2023.php
https://cci.auction/orgs/77/auctions/3434
Ohio Select Sale offers gateway to Buckeye State riches
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – The Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale is this Friday (September 15) at the Pickaway Ag Center, Circleville, Ohio, which means that the focus of many of the Buckeye state’s Standardbred owners and trainers has turned to a search for the next champion harness horse.
There are 277 yearlings cataloged, and the auction will get underway at 10 am on September 15 with a special Show Day on Thursday (Sept. 14). As always, the sales company and breeders will provide complimentary food and refreshments from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, while prospective purchasers peruse the expansive offerings.
With the Ohio Super Night behind us, it’s easy to see why astute buyers check the Ohio Selected Jug Sale catalog first. While only five of the eight divisional winners were sold at public auction, three of this season’s Ohio Sire Stakes ‘Scarlet’ champions were picked out and brought home by their connections at this sale.
Two-time Ohio Sire Stakes champion ROSE RUN YOLANDA 3,1:53f-’23; BT1:51.3-’23 ($640,864) has been a model of consistency for her Luther brothers connections, having been purchased for $50,000 at the 2021 sale from the Rose Run Farm consignment. That same nursery will offer Hip # 144, which is a full brother to that Triumphant Caviar trotting filly.
TENNESSEE TOM 2,1:55.1f-’23 ($289,850), is another success story, having won his $300,000 final for trainer Ron Burke. The leading conditioner selected the son of Long Tom from this sale one year ago, paying just $26,000 for the six-figure earner. Dublin Valley Farm, Agent, will offer Hip # 210, who is a Full Count half-brother to the 2-year-old Super Night champion.
CLEVER CODY p,2,1:51f-’23 ($291,050) also calls the Ohio Selected Jug sale his alma mater, having been purchased by Dr. Ian Moore, et al, for $24,000 at last year’s event. He was consigned and sold by Marvin Raber Farm.
All the best Ohio-based stallions are represented at the sale, including (7 or more): Bit Of A Legend N (10), Catch The Fire (22), Dancin Yankee (8), Downbytheseaside (32), Enterprise (20), Fear The Dragon (21), Full Count (9), Lather Up (8), Long Tom (33), Marseille (17), Racing Hill (9), Uncle Peter (23), Volstead (7) and What The Hill (38).
Ohio Selected Jug Sale individuals with Grand Circuit pedigree highlights include:
Hip# 10, Volstead half-sister to DOUBLE DEALING 3,1:54.2f; BT1:54.1-’23 ($244,489), consigned by Spring Haven Farm, Agent.
Hip#16, Marseille half-brother to IN MY DREAMS 1:54.4h ($566,535), consigned by Winterwood Farm, Agent.
Hip# 24, What The Hill first foal from a half-sister to PURPLE LORD 2,1:54.1; BT1:52.2-’23 ($154,655), Spring Haven Farm, Agent.
Hip#25, full sister to Ohio Super Night 2-year-old pacing filly champion DAISY’S STAR p,2,1:52.1f—’23 ($238,126), consigned by Midland Acres, Agent.
Hip # 48, full sister to World Champion THE MIGHTY HILL 4,1:51.4f-’23 ($4447,305), consigned by Dublin Valley Farm, Agent.
Hip # 68, What The Hill half-brother to DATE NIGHT 2,1:50.4 ($447,152), consigned by Bluebird Meadows.
Hip # 79, Enterprise filly, first foal from a half-sister to World Champion BUCK I ST PAT 1:51 ($2,320,637), consigned by Dublin Valley Farm.
Hip # 85, full brother to COASTAL p,4,1:50.2f-‘23 ($275,443), consigned by LMN Bred Stables, Agent.
Hip # 87, full sister to World Champion A REAL LEGEND 2,1:55h; BT1:54.1f-’23 ($151,961), consigned by Hickory Lane Farm, Agent.
Hip # 89, Enterprise filly from a half-sister to World Champion BEE A MAGICIAN 3,1:51 ($4,055,865), consigned by Anvil and Lace Farm, Agent.
Hip # 106, Catch The Fire half-brother to CAPTAIN COWGIRL p,3,1:49.3f ($614,275), consigned by Spring Haven Farm.
Hip # 118, full brother to World Champion JET HILL 3,1:51.4f—’23 ($420,775), consigned by Trackside Farm.
Hip #133, full brother World Champion RUMBLESTRIPS 2,1:53.2h; BT1:53h-’23 ($381,287), consigned by Winterwood Farm, Agent.
Hip # 136, full or half-sister to 4 in 1:51.4 or faster, including SEAFIRE p,3,1:49.1f—’23, consigned by Weaver Standardbred Farm.
Hip # 137, Uncle Peter first foal from SPLURGE ON ME 3,1:53.4 ($126,913), consigned by Spurwood Farm, Agent.
Hip # 142, Downbytheseaside half-sister to HEART OF CHEWBACCA p,3,1:48.4f ($409,690), consigned by Spring Haven Farm.
Hip # 186, full brother to World Champion ACTION UNCLE 1:52.2f ($595,175), consigned by Marvin Raber Farms.
Hip # 205, Coraggioso half-sister to ACTION SHOT 3,1:58f-’23; BT1:56f-’23 ($72,579), consigned by Cool Winds Farm.
Hip # 209, first foal from a half-sister to LOOKSLIKEACHPNDALE 1:51.1 ($497,953), consigned by Cool Winds Farm.
Hip # 225, full brother to UP BLUEBERRY HILL 3,1:55.3f; BT1:53.4s ($144,527), consigned by LMN Bred Stables.
Hip # 265, full brother to World Champion JOHN DUTTON 3,1:52.2h-’23; ($374,859), consigned by Spring Haven Farm, Agent.
For more information, please visit: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/sale-roster/ or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_video_sort_2023.php
Ohio Select sale online catalog available
Friday, August 11, 2023 – by Chris Tully for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Assoc.
An online PDF sale catalog for the upcoming annual Ohio Selected Jug Sale is now available on the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders website.
The link: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Ohio-Jug-Catalog-web.pdf which will access the full sale catalog, and can be downloaded for quick viewing.
The sale is set for Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center, Circleville, Ohio with the first horse in the ring at 10 a.m.
In addition, the annual preview Show Day will be held on Thursday, September 14 with food and drink served from 4 to 6 p.m.
This year’s sale will feature 277 yearlings featuring 32 by Downbytheseaside, 38 by What The Hill, 33 by Long Tom, 23 by Uncle Peter, 22 by Catch The Fire, 21 by Fear The Dragon, 20 by Enterprise and more.
Ohio Breeders president Randy Haines noted, “We are excited to offer another outstanding group of yearlings at this year’s select sale. It’s the event that everyone waits for in the Buckeye State, and our consignors are eager to showcase their colts and fillies to the hard-working horsepeople of Ohio.”
For decades, the Ohio Select sale has been the first stop for owners and trainers to acquire top State-bred harness racing performers. This year will be no exception as the Ohio Select sale has sold several million dollar earners and World Champions, hundreds of Ohio Sire Stakes winners and dozens of Super Night Champions. Current standouts include, but are not limited to: World Champion IT’S ACADEMIC 1:50.1-‘23 ($1,776,096), World Champion SEA SILK p,3,1:50.1h ($1,601,154), Kentucky Futurity Filly champion KATIES LUCKY DAY 4,1:50 ($544,156), World Champion HERCULISA 3,1:52f ($647,525), HEART OF CHEWBACCA p,3,1:48.4f ($409,690), and World Champion ELVER HANOVER p,2,1:48.3 ($769,446), etc.
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The Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Association is a cooperative of Buckeye State equine nurseries dedicated to the promotion and growth of Ohio Standardbreds, and include: Abby Stables, LTD., Cool Winds Farm, Dublin Valley Farms, Hickory Lane Horse Farm, LMN Bred Stables, Inc., Midland Acres, Inc., Rose Run Farm, Spring Haven Farm, Steiner Stock Farm, Sugar Valley Farm and Winterwood Farm.
VOLSTEAD FILLY TOPS OHIO SELECT YEARLING SALE
Friday, September 16, 2022 – by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – A record price of $170,000 for a trotting yearling sold in the state of Ohio was set on Friday (Sept. 16) at the Ohio Selected Jug Sale at the Pickaway Ag Center, Circleville, OH.
The sale topper was hip # 103, Idas First Dance, who was a Volstead filly, first foal from a full sister to 2017 Ohio 3-year-year-old Trotting Filly of the Year ROSE RUN SYDNEY 4,1:54.1 ($597,703). Purchased by Thomas Svensen, Agent for Swedish interests, she was consigned and sold by Dublin Valley Farms, Agent, Fredericksburg, OH. She will be trained by Ohio-based trotting master Chris Beaver.
Robert Hershberger, owner of Dublin Valley Farms and one of a dozen breeders that own the sale, was not surprised by the high price.
“We had every confidence in Volstead, and clearly the astute buyers were willing to take a shot on a European champion son of Cantab Hall. We had a lot of interest in him as a sire earlier in the year, as well as his yearlings this fall.”
Swedish Cup winner and European Champion Volstead 1:51.3f ($773,903), whose record is not indicated on the USTA pedigree pages, was able to overcome the missing data and top the sale in both highest priced yearling, as well as overall average.
“We are very proud that Volstead’s yearlings averaged $67,333,” noted Mr. Hershberger. “His yearlings looked the part and were well received by the trainers and the buyers.”
The gross sales for 266 yearlings sold was $7,478,500, with this year’s Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale enjoying an 2% increase in overall average ($28,115) and a relatively flat gross for seven less horses sold over last year. The sale was conducted by the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Co., on behalf of the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Association, a consortium of Buckeye State nurseries that collectively own the enterprise.
Sons and daughters of What The Hill (33) and Uncle Peter (16) averaged $35,152 and $32,438 respectively, with each sire having a six figure yearling to their credit. Spring Haven Farm sold (hip # 98) a What The Hill half-sister to A FANCY FACE 4,1:53.1 ($359,820) for $110,000 to Greg Luther, Blacklick, OH.
Hickory Lane Horse Farm sold (hip # 195) an Uncle Peter full sister to World Champion A REAL LEGEND 2,1:55h-’22 ($81,300) for $105,000 to Joyce McClelland and Larry Wills of Zanesville.
On the pacing side, it was another banner year by Diamond Creek/Sugar Valley Farm’s pacing sire Downbytheseaside, who continued to lead the way with 41 sold for a gross of $1.8 million and an average of $45,780.
The highest priced pacer sold was hip # 102 Cowboy By The Sea, a Downbytheseaside half-brother to CAPTAIN COWGIRL p,3,1:49.3f-’22 ($542,038), who brought $127,000 from The Stable.ca’s Anthony MacDonald. Owned and consigned by Jeff and Senena Esty’s Spring Haven Farm, the colt was one of four yearlings by Downbytheseaside that fetched six figure prices.
The Burke brigade was out in force at the Ohio Select Sale, and captured the first six figure yearling of the day, (hip # 87) from the LMN Bred consignment. Bringing $120,000, the son of Downbytheseaside was the highest priced yearling Mitch and Laura Nault had ever bred and sold. “We bred and sold this colt’s dam, Graceful Vision,” noted Laura Nault. “So this was a very special day for us. We are thrilled he is going to the Burke Stable.”
Ryan Miller, Greenville, OH, signed the $115,000 ticket for the highest priced pacing filly sold. Also by Downbytheseaside, (hip # 275) she from a multiple stakes-winning half-sister to SECTIONLINE BIGRY p,1:48-’22 ($896,337). Consigned by Cool Winds Farm, it was the first six figure yearling ever sold by Randy and Kim Haines.
Racing Hill had the second highest average of pacing sires with 10 or more sold, getting $28,182 each. Of the first-crop pacing sires, Dancin Yankee led the way with an average of $24,167.
For complete sales results, go to:
http://www.lexingtonselected.com/ohio_results2022/2022_results_day1.html
Be sure to follow the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders on Facebook as they sponsor the coverage of racing at the Delaware County Fair and The Little Brown Jug starting Sunday, September 18.
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First crop sires in Ohio creating buzz
Monday, August 22, 2022 – by Chris Tully for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Assoc.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – First crop sires always create a buzz going into a fresh auction season. With new foals on the ground and yearlings being prepped for sales, breeders have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to display and market their yet-unproven harness horses to the public. The Ohio Selected Jug Sale on Friday, September 16 at the Pickaway Ag Center will offer 46 colts and fillies by these new and exciting additions to the Ohio-sired landscape.
World Champion Lather Up p,4,1:46 ($1,735,623) leads the pack with the most yearlings offered (21) and up until this year carried the moniker of ‘co-fastest Standardbred of all-time.’
Lather Up serviced a full book in his first season while standing at Sugar Valley Farm in Delaware, and manager Joe McLead is very pleased with the stallion’s progeny.
“The Lather Up foals that I have seen are great bodied and have good conformation. They have a powerful look and are intelligent horses,” noted McLead.
One cataloged standout is a Lather Up half-brother (Hip# 131) to 2-time Ohio Champion Queen Of The Pride p,4,1:50.2f ($787,211), being offered by Hickory Lane Horse Farm.
Another household name around the Buckeye State is Dancin Yankee p,1:47.2f ($2,003,907), whose 13 yearlings include eight colts and five fillies. A world champion and 3-time Ohio Older Pacer of the Year, Dancin Yankee also bred a full book in his first season.
Still the fastest older pacer on a half-mile track (1:48.4), Dancin Yankee stands at Cool Winds Farm in Lima and remains one of the best Ohio-sired harness horses of all-time.
Spring Haven Farm will sell a Dancin Yankee half-sister (Hip# 222) to Mr Wiggle Pants p,4,1:49.4 ($483,357), the 2016 Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year.
On the trotting side, Dublin Valley Farms stands Volstead 1:51.3f ($773,903), a son of Cantab Hall with seven yearlings making their American debut. His first yearlings sold in Australia earlier in the year, with one individual fetching A$95,000, and topping the sale session.
A Group 1 European champion, Volstead won 23 races, including the prestigious Sweden Cup, and set a season’s leading record at Solvalla in 2017.
Walnut Valley Equine sells a Volstead half-sister (Hip# 263) to World Champion Barn Girl 1:52.3h ($860,478).
Rounding out the freshmen sires is Bit Of A Legend N p,1:49.4h ($2,569,621), who stands at Midland Acres in Bloomingburg. With five colts and fillies being offered, the son of Bettor’s Delight won nearly a third of all his starts, winning 53 races lifetime and defeating some of the top older pacers of his era.
Midland Acres will offer a Bit Of A Legend N filly (Hip# 214) that is a half-sister to Rockette Baby p,4,1:50.3 ($191,496) and Johnny Rockette p, 4,1:52.1h ($138,730), etc.
An online PDF sale catalog for the upcoming annual Ohio Selected Jug Sale is now available on the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders website.
The link: https://ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/OSJS.Catalog.Web_.22.pdf which will access the full sale catalog, and can be downloaded for quick viewing.
Follow us on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OhioHHBreeders/ and video links are posted to the website when they become available.
The Ohio Harness Horse Breeders Association is a cooperative of Buckeye State equine nurseries dedicated to the promotion and growth of Ohio Standardbreds, and include: Abby Stables, LTD., Cool Winds Farm, Dublin Valley Farms, Hickory Lane Horse Farm, LMN Bred Stables, Inc., Midland Acres, Inc., Rose Run Farm, Spring Haven Farm, Steiner Stock Farm, Sugar Valley Farm and Winterwood Farm.
For additional information, contact Randy Haines at 2060 S Cool Rd., Lima, OH 45806 (419) 227-2665 or Laura Nault at 17605 Clarks Run Rd., Mount Sterling, OH 43143. Email: LJNault@gmail.com.
Ohio Select Yearling Sale is ‘Sea-sational’
Friday, September 17, 2021 – by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – The Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale enjoyed an 11% increase in overall average and a similar 11% increase in gross sales from last year’s record breaking auction, for the same number of horses sold.
For 273 yearlings auctioned, the gross sales were $7,538,00 for an average of $27,612 per Standardbred yearling.
Held on Friday, September 17 at the beautiful Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center in Circleville, Ohio, all the top Buckeye owners and trainers were on hand, or bidding electronically, to take advantage of the lucrative Ohio Sire Stakes program.
Buoyed by Diamond Creek’s pacing sire Downbytheseaside, who was a dominant force on the racetrack this season, the son of Somebeachsomewhere also lit up the bid board throughout the day.
A record price of $200,000 for a yearling sold in the state of Ohio was set by Hip # 139, Elusive Beauty, who was a Downbytheseaside half-sister to 2020 Little Brown Jug winner Captain Barbossa p,4,1:47.1-’21 ($561,120). Purchased by Dana Parham’s Odds On Racing, Boca Raton, FL, she was bred, consigned and sold by Steiner Stock Farm, Lima, OH.
Joe McClead, who stands the stallion Downbytheseaside at his Delaware, Ohio nursery Sugar Valley Farms, stated, “All the cards were right, not only for the sale topper, but to bring a horse like this into Ohio, and have the confidence of the breeders, is a great testament to the program.”
Sons and daughters of Downbytheseaside dominated the sales ring today, fetching an average price of $53,674 for gross sales of $2.3 million with 43 individuals sold.
“It’s a great thing for Ohio and it’s a lot of fun to be a part of it,” McLead concluded. “But it’s not just Downbytheseaside, there is a lot of excitement everywhere. You have got to be a part of it. It’s not easy to make a living in this business. But, in Ohio you have more opportunity, and that is what makes it the Great State of Ohio!”
The highest priced trotting yearling sold was Hip# 126, Rose Run Yorick, a gorgeous What The Hill colt from a full sister to Crazed 3,1:52.2 ($1,063,059), which was hammered down to Hatfield Stables, Columbus, Ohio for $160,000. Bred, consigned and sold by Rose Run Farm, it was the first time that nursery had broken the six-figure mark.
“As a young man I went to an auction and I saw them sell a yearling for $100,000, and I said, ‘that’s what I want to do.’ I kept working, and kept working and it finally came true,” recalled Rose Run Farm manager Archie Yoder.
“I have been trying to do this for thirty years. We finally had the right horse on the right day…he was a beautiful horse, and stood well. They looked him over, he was perfect and ultimately two people wanted him. Then, it’s hard to tell where they may end up at.”
The top average of trotting sires with seven or more entered was Creatine that accounted for 9 sold and an average of $32,222. Next was Midland Acres’ Long Tom who presented 29 yearlings for an average of $27,034. Uncle Peter and What The Hill from Hickory Lane Farm had 14 for $25,429 and 49 for $23,571, respectively.
Dublin Valley Farms’ first crop sire Enterprise, a son of Chapter Seven, had a solid first day, with 23 sold for an average of $23,304, including two sold for around $50,000.
On the pacing side, with 7 or more sold: McArdle (7/$22,571); Yankee Cruiser (10/$20,800); Racing Hill (8/$19,875); Fear The Dragon (42/$17,500); Well Said (8/$15,875) & Pet Rock (7/$10,000).
For complete sales results, go to: ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/ohio_results2021/2021_results_day1.html
Be sure to follow the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders on Facebook as they sponsor the coverage of racing at the Delaware County Fair and The Little Brown Jug starting Sunday, September 19.
Ohio Select Sale features Top Sires and more
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
CIRCLEVILLE, OH. – With Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale just days away on Friday, September 17 at the Pickaway Ag Center, Circleville, Ohio, many of the Buckeye state’s Standardbred owners and trainers are reviewing videos and inspecting the next crop of champion harness horses.
Hot on the heels of the $2.4 million dollar Ohio Super Night at Northfield, horse people from around the region, and across the country, will be looking for that next Ohio Sire Stakes champion. Dozens of Super Night victors were sold as yearlings at the Ohio Selected Jug Sale over the years, including this season’s rookie champions Sea Silk and The Mighty Hill.
With the transcendent domination of Ohio pacing sire Downbytheseaside, as well as the success of trotting stallion What The Hill, the Pickaway Ag Center will be the place to be this Friday.
With 280 yearling cataloged, the auction will get underway at 10 am on Sept. 17, with a special Show Day from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, September 16 featuring all the yearlings a prospective purchaser could possibly look at, along with complimentary food and drinks.
Ohio-based sires with seven or more cataloged are: Creatine (10), Downbytheseaside (44), Enterprise (24), Fear The Dragon (42), Long Tom (30), McArdle (7), Pet Rock (7), Racing Hill (8), Uncle Peter (15), Well Said (8), What The Hill (49) & Yankee Cruiser (10).
Individuals with Grand Circuit pedigree highlights include:
Hip # 5 is an Uncle Peter full brother to World Champion IT’S ACADEMIC 3,1:50.3 ($717,472), consigned by Hickory Lane Horse Farm.
Hip # 14 is a What The Hill brother to World Champion BARN GIRL 1:52.3h ($860,478), consigned by Walnut Valley Equine.
Hip # 28 is a Long Tom filly from the same maternal family as NAN’S CATCH 3,1:54.4 ($766,074) and MONI MAKER 1:52.1 ($5,589,256), consigned by Midland Acres.
Hip # 32 is a What The Hill brother to World champion ACTION UNCLE 3,1:52.4h ($577,535), consigned by Marvin Raber Farms, Agent.
Hip # 54 is a Downbytheseaside sister to SECTIONLINETWISTER p,3,1:54.4f-’21, consigned by Cool Winds Farm, Agent.
Hip # 56 is a What The Hill sister to ARCH MADNESS 1:50.2 ($4,288,981), consigned by Hickory Lane Horse Farm.
Hip # 80 is an Enterprise sister to CAVIAR ROXIE DUE 2,1:58.2f-’21 ($84,000), consigned by Dublin Valley Farm.
Hip # 92 is a Downbytheseaside sister to World Champion ELVER HANOVER p,2,1:48.3 ($664,136) consigned by Midland Acres, Agent for Hanover Shoe Farms.
Hip # 100 is a Lost For Words brother the HEART OF CHEWBACCA p,3,1:48.4f-’21 ($344,523), consigned by Spring Haven Farm.
Hip # 102 is a Triumphant Caviar full sister to ROSE RUN SYDNEY 4,1:54.1h ($597,703), consigned by Rose Run Farm.
Hip # 119 is an Uncle Peter sister to World Champion YES 3,1:53.1h ($315,539), consigned by Winterwood Farm, Agent.
Hip # 139 is a Downbytheseaside sister to 2020 Little Brown Jug winner CAPTAIN BARBOSSA p,4,1:47.1-’21 ($561,120), consigned by Steiner Stock Farm.
Hip # 154 is a Fear The Dragon sister to World Champion and 2021 Ohio Sire Stakes Champion 2-year-old pacing filly SEA SILK p,2,1:51.2h-’21 ($340,000), consigned by Steiner Stock Farm.
Hip # 211 is a Downbytheseaside brother to SECRECY p,3,1:51.2 ($252,664), etc., consigned by LMN Bred Stables, Agent.
Hip # 220 is a Creatine brother to MASTER PINE 4,1:55f ($840,254), consigned by Double Tree Farm.
For more information, please visit: ohioharnesshorsebreeders.com or http://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/ohio_video_sort_2021.php
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Ohio Jug Sale Up 17.4 %
Ohio Select Jug Sale Up 17 percent
Saturday, September 19, 2020 – by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
Circleville, OH – Standardbreds by highly sought-after first crop sires, coupled with a considerable increase in auction attendance, resulted in Friday’s (Sept. 18) Ohio Selected Jug Sale enjoying a 17.4 percent increase in average over last year’s figures.
A total of 272 Ohio-bred yearlings passed through the sales ring at the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center in Circleville, Ohio for a sales gross of $6,709,000 resulting in an average price per yearling of $24,665.
Prices were strong throughout the day as the median of $20,000 gained $3,000 from 2019. In addition to the strength and secure opportunities inherent in the Buckeye state harness racing program, a handful of first-crop sires significantly bolstered the coffers of the premier sale’s flagship consignors.
As they have done for six years in a row, Jeff and Senena Esty’s Spring Haven Farm sold the sale topper. Hip# 175, SPRINGBRIDGE DRAGN was hammered down to Burke Racing of Fredericktown, PA for $120,000.
From Stonebridge Damsel p,1:53.2h ($206,000), the half-brother to Springbridge Duel p,2,1:51.3-’20 ($92,000) was by Midland Acres’ sire Fear The Dragon. Also the co-breeder, Senena Esty was ecstatic following the sale.
“Our job is our hobby. It’s our life…it’s our love. We bred this colt with our partners from Ontario, Dr. Cal Stiller and his wife Angie, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”
Also one of the biggest consignors at the sale, Spring Haven sold over 50 horses for a gross of $1.286 million.
Esty added, “The success of this sale is shared across the board. These are our friends…and our family. The Ohio breeders are a close knit group. Many of the consignors that sold here today under their own banner, they also send horses with Spring Haven to sell in Lexington. We all root for each other.”
Through much of the first half of the sale, the buzz was all about pacing yearlings sired by Downbytheseaside. Boasting an average over $40,000 for 37 sold ($44,833 for 24 colts), the son of Somebeachsomewhere had three colts bring $100,000 each.
The first to break the six figure mark was Hip# 78, SEASIDE TEA TEA, when he was bought by Brian Brown for a cool $100,000. The first colt from the Western Hanover mare Tea Pot Hanover p,3,1:52.3f ($188,000), he was consigned by Albert and Mark Adams’ Winterwood Farm, Agent.
Diamond Creek Farm, who manages the stallion career of Downbytheseaside, but stands him in at Sugar Valley Farm, Delaware, Ohio, consigned Hip#102, MOSCOW MITCH, the first foal from WICKED INTENTIONS p,4,1:53.1f ($221,000), she from a half-sister to MYSTICAL MADDY p,4,1:50 ($1.4 million). Greg Luther, Reynoldburg, Ohio signed the ticket.
Prominent breeder and racehorse owner Adam Bowden was quick to confirm his stallion’s place in the hierarchy.
“This is the type of sale we thought that Downbytheseaside would have. They look the part and I think that people in Ohio, and outside of Ohio, are looking for this kind of horse. I don’t think you can consider him a regional horse at this point.”
In addition, Hip# 103, FIRE BY THE SEA sold for $100,000 by Spring Haven Farm, Agent, for Enos Weaver, and was purchased by Brian Brown, Agent, Ostrander, Ohio.
The big numbers began with Ohio Standardbred breeding stalwart Midland Acres, who teamed up with Hanover Shoe Farms for this auction and sold Hip# 57, SEASIDE HANOVER, a Downbytheseaside half brother to The Little Brown Jug heat winner WESTERN FAME p,1:48.1f ($1,747,000) for $90,000 to Peter Wrenn, Agent, Carmel, IN.
Midland Acres also enjoyed success with two first crop sires: Fear The Dragon, with 33 sold that averaged $26,700 ($32,800 for 15 colts); and Long Tom, the son of Muscle Hill that had 17 go through the ring for an average of $24,000 ($27,750 for 10 colts).
Midland Acres also sold the most horses (64) of any consignor, for a gross of $1.4 million, which included a dozen for Hanover Shoe Farms.
The highest priced trotter of the day was a colt by Long Tom that sold for $80,000 to Dennis Owens, Hamilton, OH. Hip# 198, BAMBOO, was consigned by Anvil and Lace Farm, Agent, for Walstan Farm.
Another trotter with a great first showing was Hickory Lane’s What The Hill, whose 44 colts and fillies averaged $26,693, the highest of any trotter in the sale with more than three offered.
“From beginning to end it was just a very solid sale…all the way through the catalog. We were up nearly 20 percent and it truly shows the steady growth we have had over the last five or six years,” stated Kevin Greenfield of Hickory Lane Horse Farm.
“The enthusiasm was off the charts. I have never seen a crowd as big as we have had in Ohio this year.”
Ohio Harness Horse Breeders president Randy Haines of Cool Winds Farm agreed.
“The buyers clearly wanted the product we had to offer. The first crop stallions were extremely well-received. Ohio is a great place to race. The buyers were here in full force, and they showed that they were ready to pay good money for our product.”
Complete auction results can be found at the link below:
http://www.lexingtonselected.com/ohio_results2020/2020_results_day1.html
Ohio Selected Jug Sale
Friday, September 18, 2020
Pickaway Agricultural and Event Center
415 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio
Ohio Jug Sale Enjoys Robust Show Day
by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
Circleville, OH – Hundreds of Harness Horse owners and trainers descended upon the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center in Circleville, Ohio on Thursday to inspect over 270 yearlings being offered in tomorrow’s (Sept. 18) Ohio Selected Jug Sale.
Highlighted by five popular first crop sires, several with Big League credentials, inspections were heavy throughout the day and all with social distancing and protocols being followed.
Making up nearly half the sale, first crop sires Downbytheseaside, Fear The Dragon, Long Tom, Lost For Words and What The Hill were clearly high on everybody’s inspection list.
The connections of 2017 Dan Patch 3-year-old pacing colt champion Downbytheseaside, Diamond Creek Farm’s Adam Bowden and Sugar Valley Farms’s Joe McLead, were quick to praise their stallion’s progeny.
“One thing that people liked about Somebeachsomewhere, other than his racetrack prowess, is that all his foals look the same. You knew exactly what you were getting. Now you are seeing that with Downbytheseaside …every horse that comes out, they are built in the same mold!”
“It would be shocking to me if they are not extremely successful here…inside and outside of the state of Ohio.”
Brian Brown, trainer of both Fear The Dragon and Downbytheseaside had a very busy day, as the Delaware, Ohio-based conditioner looked at all 60 of the yearlings by his two star pupils.
“Like any other sires, there are some individuals that I like better than others, but as a group they are some very nice yearlings.”
Jake Mossbarger of Midland Acres agreed. “We have had great traffic throughout the day and are very happy with the compliments we have received on the Fear The Dragon yearlings. They have great conformation and we are excited to sell them, along with our well-received group of Long Tom foals.”
“In addition, we are thrilled to have been asked to represent Hanover Shoe Farms at this sale. We are extremely pleased that we are entrusted with their yearlings, which are also an outstanding group.”
On the trotting side, 2017 Dan Patch 3-year-old trotting colt champion What The Hill’s 47 yearlings got the early attention of top trainers Ron Burke and Chris Beaver, who were looking at the son of Muscle Hill’s colts and fillies first thing this morning.
“Everybody that races regularly in Ohio have been here to look at the What The Hill’s,” noted Hickory Lane Horse Farm owner Kevin Greenfield.
“There has been a lot of interest in him. I see no issues from an economic standpoint as everyone in the Buckeye State has been racing for all the money they are supposed to. The money is all there, people can bid with confidence.”
Ohio Harness Horse Breeders president and Cool Winds Farm owner Randy Haines was also optimistic. “Everybody is racing for a lot of money. As I have said before, I believe the Ohio program is the best in the country. The other yearling sales have been strong, so I am confident we will have a good sale as well.”
Tomorrow’s auction begins at 10 a.m. with 278 cataloged, and all social distancing and covid courtesies, including mask-wearing being practiced inside the barns and sale area.
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Positive changes for Ohio Jug Sale
Big changes are in store for this year’s Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale. And for both consignors and buyers, they’re all to the good.
Topping the list is a new location for this year’s sale. It is now to be held at the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center in Circleville, OH on Friday, Sept. 18, with the traditional Yearling Show Day scheduled the day prior.
Also new this year is “live” online bidding, coordinated in real time with each horse that steps into the ring the day of the sale. Those bidding online will be competing simultaneously with buyers at the sale.
“We’re delighted to be selling now at the Pickaway Ag and Event Center,” said sale manager Randy Manges.”It’s a beautiful new facility that’s first class all the way. The horses are all housed under roof in separate stable areas, yet it’s an open air facility -perfect for the times we’re in.
“All the usual COVID-19 precautions – sanitizing, social distancing and masks – will be in place for the sale, and the layout of the barns and the size of the sale arena itself help us meet those requirements. But for those who prefer to bid online we now have a state-of-the-art setup for that as well.”
Manges said the Wendt Group, headquartered in Plain City, OH, is strategically partnering with the sales company and Danny Green’s auction team to set up and facilitate the simultaneous online bidding process. The Wendt Group is considered a pioneer in online livestock sales and has conducted 6,000 live and 5,500 internet auctions.
Those desiring to bid online will be required to pre-register with the Wendt Group, so there is adequate time for the necessary approval. Specifics for signup will be available later, both in the sale catalog and in future announcements.
“Ohio was the first state to race when COVID-19 restrictions were eased, and all eyes will be on us as we’ll be among the first to conduct a yearling sale,” Manges said. “The new sale facility, coupled with online bidding, makes us feel we’re offering the best possible experience to all of our current and potential customers.”
Ohio Select Sale maintains robust bidding and buying
Saturday, September 14, 2019 – by Chris Tully, for the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders
Johnstown, OH – A capacity crowd filled the sales arena at the Brave Horse Show Park to select and purchase 243 Ohio-bred yearlings for a gross of $4,953,000 producing an average sale price of $20,383. Sunny skies and a pleasant breeze allowed consignors to showcase their trotters and pacers to an eager group at the 2019 Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale that recognizes the strength and excellent opportunities inherent in the Buckeye state’s harness racing program.
Once again, Jeff and Senena Esty’s Spring Haven Farm sold the sale topper. Hip 105, Lightning Rocks, was a gorgeous Pet Rock half-brother to Love Me Some Lou p,2,1:50.4f ($216,452) that was hammered down to Burke Racing of Fredericktown, PA for $100,000.
“He is a fabulous colt, very well-bred with impeccable conformation,” noted Senena Esty following the auction.
A pacing filly by McArdle topped that division with an $84,000 purchase price. Cory Deyermand of Dorset, OH was the successful bidder of Hip 63, Rose Run Wasaki, a half-sister to Rose Run Uptowngal p,3,1:51.3f-’19 ($193,949).
Consignor Archie Yoder of Rose Run Farm stated, “Buyers were willing to pay top dollar for good horses, and I am really excited for the people that bought them.”
Ohio Harness Horse Breeders president Randy Haines echoed those remarks and was very pleased with Ohio benchmark event, “If you had what the buyers wanted, they were here to buy.”
Three fillies and a colt all shared top billing for the highest priced trotters in the sale as they all fetched $60,000 respectively. The highest priced colt was Hip 85, Declared Lawful, a Full Count half-brother to Lawmaker 3,1:53.3 ($328,115) consigned by Marvin Raber Farm and purchased by Miles Woolam of Brookfield, OH. Full Count sired five yearlings in the sale which averaged $44,400.
Two fillies from the third crop of Uncle Peter also brought $60,000: Hip 135, Miss Meringue was consigned by Mitch and Laura Nault’s LMN Bred Stables, Inc. and purchased by Anthony MacDonald’s The Stable.ca, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; and Hip 207, Aunt Lil, consigned by Double Spring Farm, Agent and taken home by Burke Racing. Uncle Peter had 36 yearlings represented in the sale and averaged just shy of $20,000.
Yearlings from the first crop of Racing Hill were also well received and brought some new faces to the sale as his trainer Tony Alagna was on hand to inspect and ultimately purchase one of the Ohio-bred pacers.
All told, 35 youngsters by the Breeders Crown winner averaged $24,143, with the highest priced colt being purchased by Brian Brown of Ostranger, OH for $54,000. Hip 94, Roczen, was just the second foal from the good racemare Rockratese p,4,1:52.1f ($217,733) and was consigned by Hickory Lane Farm, home of Racing Hill.
Kevin Greenfield, owner of Hickory Lane Farm opined, “You never know how first crop sires will produce, but overall the way people bid on them told me that they wanted them and hope that they succeed.”
Established Ohio sire Yankee Cruiser topped the average for pacers with 11 offerings at $32,727 per horse. Midland Acres president Dr. John Mossbarger, who stands the horse and had 45 yearlings sold at the sale, stated, ”We thought we had a very good sale. It was a very solid sale with a lot of active bidding. We were very pleased with our whole consignment, led in part by the strength of the Pet Rock and Yankee Cruiser yearlings. We are very thankful to all of the bidders and buyers that helped us have another successful auction.”
Link to sales results:
http://www.lexingtonselected.com/ohio_results2019/2019_results_day1.html
CONGRATULATIONS to our
2019 Ohio Super Night Champions
OHIO SELECTED JUG SALE GRADUATES
(JJ Zamaiko photos)
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